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Erik Pieters joins fellow Dutchman Bruno Martins Indi in returning from injury for Stoke City as they travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in Week 23 action.

Pieters return is crucial because the Potters really don't have strong deputies at either outside back positions. The newly arrived Moritz Bauer may start to answer that concern on the right flank of the defense but Pieters is really the only specialist left back with significant first team experience at the club. His return will shore up a significant weakness but still may not be enough to hold back even the current muted attack being offered up by Manchester United. Jan 12 - 2:31 PM

Mark Hughes will hope Erik Pieters is back lest he be forced to start second choice players across the entire defense against reigning champions Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

The Blues attack is to be feared under almost all circumstances. Playing at home against an already struggling side that could be without four or five first choice defenders makes the prospect of the Blues that much more terrifying. Erik Pieters could make a return from a hip problem but is no sure thing. That glimmer of hope separates him from Ryan Shawcross, Bruno Martins Indi, Kurt Zouma, and Glen Johnson who are all definitely out. Fri, Dec 29, 2017 01:13:00 PM

Stoke City will look to make it two in a row on Boxing Day at Huddersfield Town but will likely have to do it without right back Erik Pieters.

Stoke City overcame defensive absences to win at home against struggling West Brom on Saturday. The task gets tougher with a trip to Huddersfield Town on Boxing Day. The Terriers are.just outside the top half and their guests will be missing Glern Johnson, Bruno Martins Indi and likely Erik Pieters. If you have to make a choice on Pieters' participation for fantasy purposes then it's probably best to assume that he'll miss out again. Sun, Dec 24, 2017 11:24:00 AM

Erik Pieters could add to Mark Hughes' woes as he has been ruled questionable for the visit of West Bromwich Albion and Alan Pardew.

If Pieters doesn't make the late fitness test then it could be a full defense missing with Kurt Zouma, Bruno Martins Indi and Glen Johnson also either out or doubtful to participate. Expect Albion to have a stronger than usual attacking presence with the Potters weakened across the defense. Fri, Dec 22, 2017 02:42:00 PM